2013 Dodge Ram 2500 5.7 Hemi
I currently have a 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 with the Cummins and an auto trans, I am considering a new 2013 Dodge Ram 2500 with the 5.7 Hemi. I just returned from a trip to Mexico, running empty 17.4 m...
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Bionic Man wrote:
I'll probably be in the minority here, but I would wager that the new Hemi will pull your trailer better than an '01 CTD. The Hemi gives up about 40 lb/ft of torque but has around 150 more HP and at least two more gears.
That said, neither a new CTD or Hemi will match your 01 in mpg. If that's your main concern your better off keeping your exsisting truck. There are a lot of advantages to the new truck, but overall $ saving isn't one of them.
I agree with this. The towing experience will be different, but I'd give a gentlemen's bet that a 2013 Ram Hemi will tow 10000 pound faster than a 2001 diesel.
Compare acceleration times between gas and diesel in the quarter mile and up at 16% hill. And 2011 diesels have a lot more power and gearing than 2001.
The gasser will use more fuel. To accomplish those acceleration rates the gas engine will need to spin about twice as fast as the diesel. Both will handle a 10k pound RV with ease. It is the many people than cannot handle (sound, psychological) the gasser at 4000-5000rpm at times.
